I've searched the archives so please forgive me if I didn't find this question.
What is the chemical reaction when making methoxide? Why do we not correct the ph of the oil then add methoxide, made with a standard grams per a liter? Logan Vilas -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason & Katie Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 7:13 PM To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: Re: [Biofuel] automating titration Mr. McGinness i thank you for the advice on the pumps/ flow controls, i hadnt considered ready-made equipment (i usually build my own rig) ill have to look into that, but my problem does not lie within the realm of mechanics. i need a mathematical equation that i can manipulate to find the volume of base needed to bring the acid to a pH of 8.4. the knowns will be: pH of the base (by reference measurement) pH of the Oil (by measurement) volume of the oil (by external input) the variable will be: volume of base needed to reach a pH of 8.4 i have the outline of what i need, i just dont know how to put it together and make it work and pH isnt some simple (A+B)/C= "your number here" equation, which is confusing me beyond anything ive ever tried before (im horrible at math). _______________________________________________ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/ _______________________________________________ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
